In this issue: MCL Annual Dinner, April 21: Armando Quintero keynote speaker CEQA under siege (again): MCL’s perspective President’s message: Changes and transitions at MCL A tribute to Phyllis Faber Climate Action: Congressman Huffman on climate progress Marin’s forests managed for resiliency Offshore wind: The future of wind along CA’s coast Nature Note: Fire and CA’s magnificent oaks Marin Master Gardener’s […]
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Special Guest Congressman Jared Huffman on on Congressional Climate Actions & Prospects On January 20, MCL’s Climate Action Working Group hosted Congressman Jared Huffman, who discussed large Congressional climate gains in 2022 and the prospects for continued action now that control of the House of Representatives has changed hands. Congressman Huffman highlighted the $370
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In this issue: Prescribed fire: Bringing “Good Fire” Back to the Land Land preservation updates: MOST’s Campaign to Forever Protect Bald Hill plus more Climate action: MCE Sync and 2023’s EV Tax Credits Slow and Say Hello!: Trail Partners at 10 Years CNPS’ collaboration with MCP: Be a Ring Mountain Docent Road improvements study: Chileno Valley Newt Brigade In Memoriam: Judy Schriebman Save the Date: MCL’s Annual
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Summary of MCL Letter on Building Electrification (Sent to all Marin jurisdictions, 11/22) Marin Conservation League supports a robust coordinated effort by Marin County and its towns, cities, and agencies to accelerate building electrification. The County and other jurisdictions have now drafted model reach codes requiring electrification and electric vehicle infrastructure in new construction, and
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In this issue: The urgent, long-term multi-agency and private landowner commitment to recover Coho Salmon in the beautiful Walker Creek watershed An update on Marin’s Green Building Reach Codes with links to resources, incentives, and rebates Marin County’s community-supported native plant nursery contributes to MC Parks restoration sites. President’s message: Key issues MCL is tracking Join us: MCL’s Holiday Party,
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To our members and friends, especially in Tiburon and Belvedere: By approving parcel tax Measure M, you can be part of a legacy decision – unlocking the gate and permanently opening the 110-acre Martha Co. property for the enjoyment of ours and future generations! Located at the tip of Tiburon Ridge with sweeping views overlooking
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The future of State Route 37 and historic baylands depends on funding and political will By Kate Powers Can the reconstruction of State Route 37 (SR 37) into an elevated four-lane causeway be accelerated in time to not only reduce congestion and protect the highway from sea level rise, but also for tidal wetlands to
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PRESENTED BY MARIN LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AND MARIN CONSERVATION LEAGUE Meet the Board of Directors of Marin Water Candidates Wednesday, September 28 7 PM to 8:30 PM Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Drive Replay link: https://youtu.be/I0-wtcKE8ZE Division 1: Jack Gibson (incumbent) Matthew Samson Division 2: Larry Bragman (incumbent) Jack Kenney Ranjiv Khush Division
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Be Part of the Watershed Recreation Management Plan! The future of Mt. Tam is under discussion right now, in a plan for Recreation on the Watershed. Attend Workshop #3 — Lake Lagunitas Picnic Area, Wednesday, September 14, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Free parking, Sky Oaks kiosk More information: https://www.marinwater.org/node/971 Agenda: Discuss existing Watershed Stewardship programs,
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Building Electrification and why it’s important A report on recent presentations to MCL’s Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) Building Electrification by Kate Powers It’s becoming ever more clear that buildings are having an outsized impact on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Most buildings run on multiple fuels — electricity to power lights, refrigerators, electronic devices;
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